Why do we issue food stamps anyway? The seem like such a waste of resources: Printing them, storing them, distributing them etc. Why don't we just have food banks run by local churches and charities where people can come and get some bread, milk, rice and MREs?

When the rich people decide to just sit on their money, the leeches and parasites will be in trouble...

It's coming..

Yes, the wealthiest have fared so poorly over the past 50 years? The disparity has never been as great as it is now. Are there deadbeats taking advantage of the system? Absolutely.

However, over 10% of the population are elderly (retired)..they don't pay payroll or income taxes. 6.9% are non-elderly and make under 20,000 (this includes many GI's). 28% pay payroll taxes that go toward SS and Medicare, but end up after deductions not paying federal taxes. That leaves 1% as "others."